Oracle is expected to release Java 9 for General Release on September 21st, 2017. The current statement from Ellucian (Banner Vendor) is that Banner will not be certified for use with Java 9. They are encouraging their customers to upgrade to Banner 9 which is an entirely redeveloped web application that eliminates the use of Oracle Forms and the need for client side Java. Oracle has removed and deprecated some functionality in Java 9 that impacts the use of the version of Oracle Forms that currently runs Banner.

AITS is in the process of upgrading the Banner Administrative Forms to version 9 and has tentative plans to go live in the Fall of 2018.

AITS testing has confirmed that Java 9 will not run the Banner Administrative Forms. In the meantime, it’s our recommendation that departments remain on Java 8 and abstain from deploying Java 9 to their environments and make sure that Java Auto Update does not automatically update machines to Java 9. According to Oracle, the tentative date for the end of public Java 8 updates is September of 2018. http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/eol-135779.html#Java6-end-public-updates

For information on how to make changes to Java Auto Update please refer to Oracle online documentation at:

What it's for:An enterprise reporting tool set allowing users to view standard,
pre-developed reports, and support development of custom reports and ad hoc queries for data stored in the Data Warehouse.

HireTouch

What it's for:An enterprise reporting tool set allowing users to view standard,
pre-developed reports, and support development of custom reports and ad
hoc queries for data stored in the Data Warehouse.

Legal Matters Management System LMMS (a.k.a. Legal Files)

Supported Operating Systems

Supported Browsers

Java Requirements

Other Requirements

Microsoft Windows 7

Internet Explorer 11

Java not required

Microsoft Office Add-InsLegal Files Drag and Drop

What it's for:The Legal Matters Management System (LMMS) is a system used by the University Counsel Office and the University Office of Risk Management (UORM) to record, track and maintain all legal matters, including but not limited to Board Legal and medical malpractice actions , and associated expenses that involve the University of Illinois. This solution will not be used for Workers’ Compensation issues. The vendor for the LMMS software is Legal Files Software, Inc. The software has client/server version as well as a web/browser-based version and will be using Microsoft SQL server database.

Illinois Contract System (iCS)

Supported Operating Systems

Supported Browsers

Java Requirements

Other Requirements

Microsoft Windows

Internet Explorer 11
Firefox ESRSafari (Viewing Only)

Java 8

None

NOTE: While Mac OS X does work with Firefox ESR, vendor does not support this configuration. Customers may have to utilize a Windows Remote Desktop when attempting to use iCS with Mac. From our experience, besides changing contract metadata, contracts can only be viewed using Mac OS X with Firefox ESR.

Service Desk Manager (SDM)

Supported Operating Systems

Supported Browsers

Java Requirements

Other Requirements

All

Internet Explorer
Firefox 38 ESR or higherSafari*ChromeMicrosoft Edge

Java not required

None

*Some functions with SDM do not work in this browser.What it's for:Interact with the AITS Service Desk by filing service requests and incidents to resolve IT related issuesLogin page:https://support.uillinois.edu

NOTE: Microsoft has begun the process of scaling back their support of Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11). While Microsoft has not overly communicated their intentions, AITS has learned this due to the fact that mandatory security patches from Microsoft are affecting applications like TEM. Currently, TEM will not allow users who browse with IE 11 to print or view receipts. AITS recommends using a different browser for printing and receipt viewing functions. Internet Explorer 11 is still the only browser that is able to run the SAT administration tool.

What it's for:A web-based system for submitting, approving and tracking requests for
travel and miscellaneous reimbursements, non-purchase order payments to
vendors, and pre-trip approval.Login page:https://travelexpense.admin.uillinois.edu